{"id":96856,"date":"2025-01-28T12:21:24","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T03:21:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/?p=96856"},"modified":"2025-01-28T12:28:52","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T03:28:52","slug":"paradise-calling-livin-and-working-in-miyakojima-04","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/en\/paradise-calling-livin-and-working-in-miyakojima-04\/","title":{"rendered":"Jin Oshiro"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>A new Miyakojima industry starts here<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>\u201cI returned because I want to be someone who can help shape the future of this island,\u201d Oshiro shares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coming back to Miyakojima immediately after graduating from university drew some concern from those around him, who wondered, \u201cAre you sure it\u2019s not too soon?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve wanted to give back to the island since high school. When I was a kid, my dad often took me bug-hunting, but now there are far fewer places on the island where you can see wildlife. That concern, along with my love for the island, made me decide to dedicate myself to its future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako1002-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako1002-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako1002-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako1002-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako1002-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako1002-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ryukyu_collection_kana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ryukyu COLLECTION Kana<\/a>: A shop where you can experience Miyakojima\u2019s culture through the works of local artisans.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako956_01-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako956_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako956_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako956_01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako956_01.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Understanding the personality of the artisans adds depth to the creations.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako1018-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako1018-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako1018-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako1018-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako1018-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako1018-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Original products from the shop include incense holders crafted from polished Ryukyu limestone, a material that supports life on the island.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako1034-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako1034-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako1034-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako1034-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako1034-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako1034.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Frequent meetings are held for the ongoing distillery project<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Oshiro is currently working on establishing a distillery, aiming to create a new industry for his homeland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After work, he often finds himself by the quiet sea with a fishing rod in hand, pondering about the island\u2019s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako1181-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako1181-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako1181-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako1181-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako1181-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako1181-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Oshiro\u2019s love for nature shines through in his skilled handling of freshly caught fish.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako1430-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako1430-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako1430-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako1430-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako1430-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako1430-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The l<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hb_miyakojima\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ounge bar Hot Box<\/a> serves as an important gathering spot for Oshiro and his local friends to connect and share stories.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"last\">\u201cI\u2019m working on creating an industry that not only complements Awamori but can also thrive on a national and global scale. My goal is to bring together friends who are chasing their own dreams and build something that truly showcases Miyakojima\u2019s unique charm\u2014not just as part of Okinawa, but as a destination with its own identity.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako2038-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako2038-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako2038-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako2038-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako2038-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako2038-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">From the balcony of his quintessentially Miyako-style reinforced concrete home.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns cols-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/01_\u30db\u30c6\u30eb\u5074\u304b\u3089\u9ce5\u77b0-1-1-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/01_\u30db\u30c6\u30eb\u5074\u304b\u3089\u9ce5\u77b0-1-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/01_\u30db\u30c6\u30eb\u5074\u304b\u3089\u9ce5\u77b0-1-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/01_\u30db\u30c6\u30eb\u5074\u304b\u3089\u9ce5\u77b0-1-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/01_\u30db\u30c6\u30eb\u5074\u304b\u3089\u9ce5\u77b0-1-1-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/01_\u30db\u30c6\u30eb\u5074\u304b\u3089\u9ce5\u77b0-1-1.jpeg 1700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>The second phase of the Miyako Island Twuriba District project<\/strong><br><br>The second phase of the Miyako Island Twuriba District project is underway, with a new facility called CANOPY produced by Hilton Okinawa Miyako Island Resort, set to open in spring 2026. In addition to the hotel, plans are in motion to develop a lively complex of four two-story buildings, designed for both locals and tourists, including visitors not staying at the hotel. The new facility will also house a distillery, creating a vibrant space for gathering and enjoyment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako2015-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako2015-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako2015-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako2015-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako2015-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/240910_PAPERSKY_Miyako2015-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jin Oshiro<\/strong><br>Staff member at Ryukyu COLLECTION Kano. Born and raised on Miyakojima, Jin left the island for higher education but returned after graduating from university to dedicate himself to preserving and sharing the island\u2019s cultural heritage. He is also leading a project to establish a distillery on the island.<a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The island of Miyakojima, a flat expanse of land covering approximately 204 square kilometers, is home to about 55,000 people. Among them are those who were so captivated by the island that they chose to move, as well as those who left their homeland, only to return later in life. 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